But some people are criticizing what they feel are overly-dramatic reports from the storm.

In one clip, seasoned Weather Channel reporter Mike Seidel is bracing against Florence’s wind in Wilmington, N.C. when two people seemingly stride by behind him with little trouble in the gale.

The Weather Channel defended the experienced meteorologist.

“It’s important to note that the two individuals in the background are walking on concrete and Mike Seidel is trying to maintain his footing on wet grass, after reporting on-air until 1 a.m. this morning and is undoubtedly exhausted,” it said in a statement.

I find it sick and disturbing to use a natural disaster to boost ratings! I use to have mad respect for the weather channel but knowing what I know now going through it, I am truly disgusted by these actions. https://t.co/6tQj1YS0K3

The Washington Post’s Capital Weather Gang called out Hurricane Florence reporters in general who it thought were “manufacturing” action, “leaning into 30 mph winds like they are battling a Category 5.”

Deputy Weather Editor Angela Fritz said the drama is “driving me up the wall.”

“Really? There is no need for this,” she wrote in a column. “The wind is not the story here, and everyone knows it because they watched Florence drop in strength before it made landfall.”

Plus, Fritz said, if you are going to lean into the winds of a raging storm (turn your sound down) “do it right.”

In other social media posts, meteorologists were criticized for standing outside in the weather, while admonishing viewers not to do the same.

Florida Climatologist David Zierden also chimed in, asking if being outside during a storm is any less safe than a football game.

I am a degreed meteorologist and weather nerd. I go outside to watch thunderstorms, outside and windows instead of a safe room for severe weather. I want to see the weather as it happens as a viewer. Is this any less safe than an NFL football game? @Ginger_Zeehttps://t.co/8XA4dsvebT